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