Josephine Piyo

Josephine Chundung Piyo is a Nigerian politician who has served as deputy governor of Plateau State since 2023. She 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. 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 Chairman of Riyom, a local government area of Plateau State. She is an advocate for the female voice and always emphasize on the importance of female