Josephine Piyo Explained

Josephine Piyo
Office:Deputy Governor of Plateau State
Governor:Caleb Mutfwang
Term Start:29 May 2023
Predecessor:Sonni Gwanle Tyoden
Occupation:Politician
Party:Peoples Democratic Party

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. 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023: Plateau PDP Guber Candidate Picks Female Running Mate – This Day Live . 2023-04-19 . thisdaylive.com.
  2. Web site: YarKarkara . Sawabiya . 2022-06-21 . Plateau Governorship:Mutfwang picks a Female Lawmaker of the 4th Assembly as Running Mate . 2023-04-19 . Sawabiya News .
  3. Web site: Owoyele . Tola . 2023-04-03 . 6 Female Deputy Governors-Elect Waiting to Be Sworn In . https://web.archive.org/web/20230411125521/https://fij.ng/article/6-female-deputy-governors-elect-waiting-to-be-sworn-in/ . 2023-04-11 . 2023-04-22 . Foundation For Investigative Journalism.