Josephine Piyo

Josephine Piyo
Deputy Governor of Plateau State
Incumbent
Assumed office
29 May 2023
GovernorCaleb Mutfwang
Preceded bySonni Gwanle Tyoden
Personal details
Born1957 (age 67–68)
Political partyPeoples Democratic Party
OccupationPolitician

Josephine Chundung Piyo (born 1957) is a Nigerian politician who has served as deputy governor of Plateau State since 2023.[1][2] Piyo previously served as a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly.

Background

Josephine Chundung was born in 1957. She is from Plateau State, Barkin Ladi.

Career

Piyo has worked as a nurse and teacher before entering politics.[3] In 1999, she was elected to the Plateau State House of Assembly.[1] Josephine then took the role of special advisor to the governor of Plateau State. From 2008 to 2011. She, in 2018, became the Chairman of Riyom, a local government area of Plateau State.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "2023: Plateau PDP Guber Candidate Picks Female Running Mate – This Day Live". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  2. ^ YarKarkara, Sawabiya (21 June 2022). "Plateau Governorship:Mutfwang picks a Female Lawmaker of the 4th Assembly as Running Mate". Sawabiya News. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  3. ^ a b Owoyele, Tola (3 April 2023). "6 Female Deputy Governors-Elect Waiting to Be Sworn In". Foundation For Investigative Journalism. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.


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