In order to promote sustainable development in Kogi State, Nigeria, the study looked at how a functional tertiary education system affects crime rates. The design of a descriptive survey was used. The sample size for this study is 360 participants, representing the population of all students and lecturers in tertiary institutions in Kogi State. Data was gathered via a questionnaire. The results demonstrate that reducing insecurity can contribute to sustainable development and that instability affects livelihood. The report suggested, among other things, that the government strengthen its commitment to the delivery of entrepreneurship education throughout all postsecondary institutions.