Biography
Sunday Steve Karimi (born 10 March 1962, Egbe, Yagba West, Kogi State) is a Nigerian politician, engineer, and businessman. He studied Production Engineering (distinction) at Kwara State College of Technology. Before entering politics, he worked for the Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), taught briefly, and later founded a business focused on water‐projects and drilling services.
Karimi was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011, re-elected in 2015, representing the Yagba Federal Constituency. In 2023 he won the Senate seat for Kogi West Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He serves as Chairman of the Senate Services Committee. His legislative interests include education, rural development, infrastructure, water provision, youth & women empowerment.
Sponsored Bills
| BN | Title | Date Sponsored | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB119 | Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | Negatived | View |
| SB34 | Central Bank of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| SB603 | Federal University of Agriculture, Kabba (Establishment) Bill, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| SB299 | Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences Egbe, Kogi State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 | Dec 12, 2023 | Passed | View |
| SB10 | Dishonoured Cheques (Repeal & Reenactment) Bill, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | Awaiting Cmtt Report | View |
| SB23 | Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Mar 05, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB118 | Federal Highway Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 | Nov 08, 2023 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB548 | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB1016 | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2026 | Feb 03, 2026 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
| SB747 | National Roads Fund Bill, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | Awaiting 2nd Reading | View |
Motions Sponsored 2
| Motion | Date Filed | Outcome | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment of the Electoral Act, 2022 to allow political parties to nominate and replace validly elected candidates. | Nov 28, 2023 | Negatived | View |
| Urgent need to investigate the various turnaround maintenance projects of Nigerian refineries. | Jul 05, 2023 | Further consideration deferred. | View |
Petitions Presented
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