Applications are open for the FMN Future Leader Accelerator Programme 2026, a graduate development initiative by Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN). The company, incorporated in 1960, is one of Nigeria’s leading food and agro-allied companies and is widely known for its Golden Penny brand, which delivers quality food products to consumers across the country.
The programme aligns with its commitment to national development and talent growth with a singular mission to keep feeding and enriching lives everyday. The new intake is aimed at young professionals who are ready to move from high potential to higher IMPACT.
The Future Leaders Accelerated Program, also known as FLAP, is a 15-month graduate development programme designed to provide participants with professional foundations. The programme will offer executive mentorship, capstone projects, intensive structured learning, and real business exposure across FMN’s multi-industry operations.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in an industry through what FMN described as a comprehensive development program. The training will expose successful applicants to different aspects of the business, helping them build practical skills and industry knowledge early in their careers.
Focus areas covered under the programme include Manufacturing, Technical and Engineering, Health Safety and Environment, Human Resources, Business Assurance, Finance and Account, Sales and Marketing, Corporate Communications and Legal, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Agriculture.
To be eligible, applicants must have a first degree from an accredited university or polytechnic with a minimum of Second Class Upper or HND Upper Credit. Candidates must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps with zero to two years post-NYSC work experience. Any relevant professional qualifications or certifications would be an added advantage.
Further entry requirements include that applicants must have completed NYSC by December 2025 and must not be more than 27 years old. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be contacted for the next stages of the selection process.
The application deadline for the FMN Future Leader Accelerator Programme 2026 is February 10, 2026.
Interested applicants should visit FMN FLAP 2026 application form and apply.
