Josephine Piyo
Josephine Chundung Piyo (born 1957) is a Nigerian politician who has served as deputy governor of Plateau State since 2023.[1][2] Piyo was previously elected and served as a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly.
Josephine Piyo | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Plateau State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sonni Gwanle Tyoden |
| Governor | Caleb Mutfwang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 (age 66) |
| Political party | Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Background
Hon. Mrs. Josephine Chundung Piyo was born in 1957. She is from Plateau State Barkin Ladi of Riyom local government.
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 Chariman of Riyom, a local government area of Plateau State.[3]
References
- ^ a b "2023: Plateau PDP Guber Candidate Picks Female Running Mate – THISDAYLIVE". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ YarKarkara, Sawabiya (2022-06-21). "Plateau Governorship:Mutfwang picks a Female lawmaker of the 4th Assembly as Running mate". Sawabiya News. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ a b Owoyele, Tola (2023-04-03). "6 Female Deputy Governors-Elect Waiting to Be Sworn In". Foundation For Investigative Journalism. Archived from the original on 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
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