Membership is voluntary and currently comprises ordinary members actively and directly involved in commercial wheat and white maize milling. Associate members, mainly industry suppliers, also play an essential role in the Association. These include plant and equipment manufacturers, fortification mix suppliers, grain storage and traders, financiers, local and international partners, packaging suppliers, etc.

The Board of Directors governs NCM, and member companies nominate and appoint Board members at the AGM each year. Members also elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson each year, generally for a term or two for continuity. The Committee structures (Technical & Regulatory Affairs, Procurement & Trade and Training) are appointed to address specific areas of activity. They are the primary mechanism to drive industry-specific issues of members’ interest.