April 2025 Miller of Month: Stanley Oluwasanmi Gbelee, Quality Assurance Manager, Eagle Flour Mills, Nigeria

We’re proud to highlight Stanley Oluwasanmi Gbelee, Quality Assurance Manager at Eagle Flour Mills, Nigeria, as our Miller of the Month. Stanley and his team were recognized at the 2024 Micronutrient Fortification Index (MFI) Awards, where Eagle Flour Mills was celebrated for producing a top five fortified flour brand (Eagle Wheat Flour) in Nigeria.

What is your commitment to Food Fortification?
My commitment to Food Fortification is a hundred percent. I believe it is my responsibility to ensure that the flour leaving our factory is adequately fortified, thereby helping to reduce micronutrient deficiencies among Nigerians. I have been a champion of food fortification for many years, even before it became mandatory in Nigeria.

Why did you decide to join Millers for Nutrition?
As a Quality Assurance Manager, I understand that continuous learning is essential to ensure adequately fortified products. Joining Millers for Nutrition was an opportunity to strengthen my expertise. The platform equips me with up-to-date knowledge and best practices, enabling me to perform my role more effectively. Every training, resource, and discussion helps me improve our fortification processes and product quality.

What is your proudest achievement?
We take great pride in customer satisfaction. My greatest professional joy comes from knowing that customers trust and enjoy Eagle Flour Mills’ products. When we visit markets and receive positive feedback, or when our customer care line receives no complaints or returns, it confirms we are on the right track. This achievement reflects not just our quality production, but also the positive impact of fortified products on households across Nigeria.

What would you tell other millers about joining Millers for Nutrition?
Being part of Millers for Nutrition makes it easier to improve and maintain consistency in fortification. This helps sustain and strengthen fortification efforts, ensuring consistency. Furthermore, through the Micronutrient Fortification Index, Millers for Nutrition recognizes and celebrates millers who work diligently to make a difference. I strongly encourage other millers to become members to enjoy all these benefits and more.