About this opportunity
Applications are open for the Flour Mills of Nigeria Exclusive Engineering Programme 3.0, an early-career track built to prepare graduate engineers for future operational leadership roles in manufacturing. Since 1960, FMN has been feeding Nigerian homes through the Golden Penny brand, and this programme is its pathway for young engineering talent to grow inside one of the country’s leading food and agro-allied companies.
The programme focuses on building technical and operational capability for careers in manufacturing, production and plant environments, with a training emphasis on manufacturing, production, and health, safety and environment. Selected participants gain a comprehensive development programme, hands-on experience and real-world projects that point toward leadership positions in operations.
FMN is looking for graduate engineers with a B.Eng., B.Tech. or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university or polytechnic. You must have completed the mandatory NYSC programme, have zero to two years of relevant experience in a core manufacturing, production or plant environment, and be 27 years old or younger. Relevant professional qualifications or certifications are an added advantage.
Applications run through FMN’s official online form and there is no published closing date, so it is best to apply early and keep an eye on your email and phone, because only candidates who meet the
Eligibility
are contacted for the next steps. Applying is completely free, and FMN stresses that it will never ask applicants to pay money or give anything of monetary value to the company or any agency.
What you receive
- A comprehensive development programme built around technical and operational growth
- Hands-on experience and real-world projects in core manufacturing, production and plant environments
- Exposure to manufacturing, production, and health, safety and environment operations
- A pathway toward future operational leadership roles in the manufacturing sector
Who can apply
- Hold a B.Eng., B.Tech. or HND in Engineering from an accredited university or polytechnic
- Have studied Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme
- Have zero to two years of relevant work experience in a core manufacturing, production or plant environment
- Be 27 years old or younger
- Relevant professional qualifications or certifications are an added advantage
Who should not apply
- Applicants older than 27 years
- Candidates who have not completed the mandatory NYSC programme
Documents to prepare
- Personal details including full name, gender, date of birth, email address and phone number
- Current location (place of residence)
- Education history showing your engineering degree or HND
- NYSC completion status and any relevant professional certifications
How to apply
- Open the official Exclusive Engineering Programme 3.0 application form using the apply link below
- Fill in your personal details, current location, education history and NYSC information
- Submit the form early, as FMN has not published a closing date for this cohort
- Watch your email and phone for feedback, only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are contacted
Selection process
- FMN reviews each application against the stated eligibility criteria
- Only shortlisted candidates who meet the criteria are contacted for the next steps
Sources and verification
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Questions applicants ask
Is there a closing date?
FMN has not published a deadline for this cohort. The application form was open on 6 October 2026, so applying early is the safest choice.
Which engineering disciplines can apply?
The programme highlights Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Civil Engineering or related disciplines, and the form welcomes a first degree in any engineering course from an accredited university or polytechnic.
Does FMN charge fees at any stage?
No. FMN states it is an equal employment opportunity company and will under no circumstance ask applicants to pay money or give personal items of monetary value to the company or any agency.
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