Nigeria’s leading food and agro-allied company and owner of the iconic brand ‘Golden Penny’ Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), has announced that John G. Coumantaros, Chairman, FMN Board of Directors has been inducted into the esteemed Milling Hall of Fame.
The company disclosed in a statement that this applaudable recognition is a demonstration of Mr. Coumantaros’ invaluable contributions to flour milling in Nigeria and at global level and also said that the award reflects a lifetime commitment that has profoundly influenced the health and well-being of citizens, not only in Nigeria but beyond.
As the Chairman, Mr. Coumantaros has steered FMN to applaudable heights, positioning the Group among the largest flour mills globally with a remarkable 10,000-tonne capacity at its Apapa milling sites in Lagos State.
In his response to this honor, Mr. Coumantaros expressed gratitude, stating, “This induction is a profound honor, but it truly belongs to my father, George S. Coumantaros whose remarkable vision and commitment laid the foundation of the Group’s success. Also to the generations of dedicated FMN employees who have built this company into what it is today. Our journey has been driven by a shared passion for nourishing our communities and contributing to a healthier, more prosperous Nigeria. To be recognized for that purpose on a global stage is incredibly humbling and inspiring.”
Under Mr. Coumantaros’s leadership, FMN has evolved into a cornerstone of Nigeria’s food and agro-allied industry, employing a farm-to-table model. The company boasts the second-largest single flour milling site globally in Apapa, with additional manufacturing sites in Iganmu, Agbara, Calabar, among others.
