Security is an important instrument for economic growth and sustainability of any nation. Similarly, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of economic growth of any country is a critical component of modern time. The paper digs into the numerous uses of AI and its transformational impact on several sectors in the northern part of Nigeria. The paper investigate how AI might work as a driver for long-term economic growth by tackling the existing security challenges especially in Northern part of the country. This paper delves into identifying the potentials of AI in rejuvenating several businesses, while also addressing security issues. The study examine how AI applications may drive economic growth and suggest novel solutions to the security challenges inhibiting progress in Northern Nigeria.It is recommended that, Northern Nigeria should prioritize investment in AI infrastructure and technology development to improve data analytics, machine learning, and AI applications