Josephine Piyo
Josephine Piyo | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Plateau State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Caleb Mutfwang |
| Preceded by | Sonni Gwanle Tyoden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 (age 66–67) |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
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 Chariman of Riyom, a local government area of Plateau State.[3]
References
- ^ a b "2023: Plateau PDP Guber Candidate Picks Female Running Mate – This Day Live". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ YarKarkara, Sawabiya (21 June 2022). "Plateau Governorship:Mutfwang picks a Female Lawmaker of the 4th Assembly as Running Mate". Sawabiya News. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ 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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