ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SECURITY EDUCATION AS A STRATEGIC TOOL  FOR NATIONAL REFORMATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT  IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

Agnes Edet Asuquo Offiong; Igwebuike Osedumme; Vincent Ita Oyamo; Effiom Etim Effiong; Arikpo Bassey Ubi

Authors

Offiong, Agnes Edet Asuquo, PhD Environmental Education Department University of Calabar, Calabar. Author
Dr Igwebuike Osedumme Department of Curriculum and Teaching University of Calabar, Calabar Author
Dr Oyamo, Vincent Ita Environmental Education Department University of Calabar, Calabar Author
Dr Effiong, Effiom Etim Department of Biology Education University of Calabar, Calabar. Author
Arikpo Bassey Ubi Environmental Education Department University of Calabar, Calabar Author

Keywords:

Security Education, National Reformation, Sustainable Development, Cybersecurity Education

Abstract

The study accessed the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security Education towards National Reformation as well as Sustainable Development in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study made use of descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 820 security stakeholders, consisting of ICT professionals, computer science and ICT educators, cybersecurity personnel and government policy officers for public institutions and agencies in Cross River State, Nigeria. These categories of stakeholders were considered appropriate for the study because they are directly involved in the development, implementation, management, regulation, and utilisation of artificial intelligence and digital technologies within the State. A sample size of 265 respondents was selected using the simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire titled "Artificial Intelligence Security Education, National Reformation and Sustainable Development Questionnaire (AISENRSDQ)" was the instrument used for data collection, this instrument reliability was ascertained using the Cronbach Alpha reliability method yielding average reliability coefficient of 0.88. For data analyses, simple linear regression analysis was used both hypotheses tested at 0.05 significant level and 263 degrees of freedom. The result showed significant influence of AI Security Education on National Reformation and Sustainable Development in study area. Sequel to the results of the study, the researchers recommended among other that the Cross River State Government, educational institutions, and relevant agencies should integrate artificial intelligence security education into educational curricula and professional development programmes to strengthen digital security and foster sustainable development.

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