SSG, Dr Dagogo Wokoma consoling the widow of late Chief Albert Horsfall in Buguma on Saturday.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described the late Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall as a distinguished statesman whose contributions to national security, intelligence administration and Niger Delta development would remain a source of inspiration to generations yet unborn.
Fubara said Horsfall’s life of service, patriotism, integrity and commitment to humanity earned him a place in Nigeria’s history and brought honour to the Kalabari Kingdom and Rivers State.
The governor spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Dagogo Wokoma, at the funeral service of the elder statesman held on Saturday, October 31, in Buguma, Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
He described the deceased as a patriotic Nigerian whose dedication to national development was reflected in the strategic positions he occupied during his public service career.
Fubara particularly highlighted Horsfall’s contributions as Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), pioneer Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and chairman of the Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission (OMPADEC).
According to the governor, Horsfall’s service in these capacities represented significant milestones in Nigeria’s national security architecture and efforts to promote development in the Niger Delta.
“Chief Horsfall was a distinguished statesman whose life was defined by service, patriotism, integrity and commitment to humanity.
“His contributions to our nation, particularly through his service as Director-General of the State Security Service, pioneer Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency and Chairman of OMPADEC, remain significant milestones in our national history,” he said.
The governor added that the late statesman’s legacy of leadership, national service and commitment to development would endure beyond his lifetime.
He urged the bereaved family, the Kalabari people and Nigerians to uphold the values of peace, unity and selfless service that characterised Horsfall’s life.
The funeral service attracted prominent dignitaries, including the directors-general of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), as well as representatives of the Bayelsa State governor.
Others included the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the chairman of PENDEF, the Regent of the Kalabari Kingdom, Rivers State commissioners for Education and Special Projects, government officials, traditional rulers and other stakeholders.
