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By ETTAH EMMANUEL O.

Focus Africa appoints LT COL SUSAN JOHNSON DIBAL (Rtd) PhD , National Security Advisor to the National Coordinator Focus Africa Int'l Women Forum set May 7th, 2026 as date for induction of Board Members into the Forum at Nicon Luxury Hotel Abuja by 12noon.

Lt Col Susan was enlisted in to the Nigerian Army on the 6 Jan 1986 as a soldier and commission as an officer Executive Commission (EC2) 2002 as Lt, served and retired in 2021 as Lt Col.

She served as a Medical Social Worker, Specialist in Psychological Approaches to Mental Health Management and Substance Abuse. Specialist In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Advocate on Gender Mainstreaming and Consultant on Women Peace Building.with a goal of 20 million members by 2028.

She brings to the organization her wealth of experience to further promote the vision and values of The Focus Africa Women Forum.

The Focus Africa Women Forum is a premier initiative fostering women's empowerment, advocacy, and training across Africa. It connects female leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to promote boardroom leadership, business growth, and mentorship,

Key initiatives of the Focus Africa Women Forum include, the Leading and Emerging Women conference, scheduled for June 24th and 25th, 2026, in Abuja, Nigeria. Details on

www. focusafricaexpo.com

Key Aspects of the Focus Africa Women Forum:

Mission & Focus: The forum aims to bridge the gender gap in leadership, focusing on women in business, governance, and the marketplace.

Networking & Events: Events bring together women from across the continent and globe, with recent meetings in Abuja and upcoming international editions.

Empowerment Programs: The forum provides opportunities for mentorship, career pairing, and funding, such as the 2023 and 2025 Entrepreneurship Support Funds.

Leadership & Recognition: The forum recently appointed Dr. Aisha Salihu Lemu as the National Coordinator and recognizes female impact with awards like the Decade of Significance Award.

Partnerships: It partners with global initiatives to promote Gender Priority Strategy and provides opportun