HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION TO NURTURE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STRENGTHEN SECURITY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORKS IN KANO METROPOLIS

Abstract

This research investigates the synergistic potentials of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and science

education in nurturing entrepreneurship and enhancing security within the framework of

sustainable development. The study adopts a descriptive survey research design, targeting

secondary school science educators, technology entrepreneurs and security experts, with a

sample of 250 respondents selected through stratified random sampling. Data collection was

conducted through structured questionnaires for quantitative analysis and interview guides for

qualitative insights. To ensure validity and reliability, the research instruments undergo expert

validation by AI, science education, and entrepreneurship professionals, and a pilot study was

conducted with 30 respondents, with Cronbach’s Alpha used to assess internal consistency. Data

analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation, regression,

correlation and thematic analysis. The findings indicate that AI-integrated science education

enhances entrepreneurship, strengthens security measures, and nurtures innovation, though

challenges such as AI literacy gaps, inadequate infrastructure, and ethical concerns persist. The

study recommends increased investment in AI-driven education, targeted teacher training, policy

frameworks for AI integration, and stronger academia-industry collaboration to maximize AI’s

role in encouraging entrepreneurship and security within sustainable development frameworks.