FMN Group Appoints Akbar Ali Shah as Managing Director to Drive Growth Strategy

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN Group), described as Nigeria's leading integrated food and agro-allied conglomerate, has announced the appointment of Akbar Ali Shah as its new Managing Director, the company confirmed on 22 September 2026.

Shah brings more than two decades of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector to the role. He previously held senior responsibilities at Reckitt, where he led its Sub-Saharan African business, giving him experience managing consumer-facing operations across diverse African markets.

In his new position, Shah is expected to execute operational strategies to strengthen FMN's core grain milling activities, expand value-added food processing, and optimise backward integration initiatives across the agricultural supply chain, including the group's feed milling operations.

Shah described FMN as one of the world's largest flour milling companies, reflecting the centrality of milling within the group's wider business portfolio.

FMN was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Lagos. Its product portfolio includes flour, semolina, pasta, noodles, snacks, vegetable oils and spreads, as well as animal feed, fertiliser, seed and other agricultural inputs. The group also operates across packaging, port operations, transport and logistics, with agricultural holdings covering 50,000 hectares.

The leadership transition comes as FMN continues to develop its position across Nigeria's food and agricultural value chains. Shah said he looked forward to working with FMN's teams and contributing to the group's continued growth.