Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described the late Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall as an outstanding statesman whose contributions to national development brought honour to the Kalabari Kingdom and Rivers State.
Fubara said Horsfall’s life of patriotism, integrity and selfless service had left an enduring legacy that would continue to inspire future generations.
The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Dagogo Wokoma, spoke during the elder statesman’s funeral service in Buguma, Asari-Toru Local Government Area.
He described Horsfall as a patriotic Nigerian whose leadership and commitment to national development earned him a significant place in the country’s history.
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Fubara highlighted his service as Director-General of the State Security Service, pioneer Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency and Chairman of the Oil Minerals Producing Areas Development Commission (OMPADEC).
He said Horsfall’s contributions to national security, intelligence administration and Niger Delta development remained important milestones in Nigeria’s history.
The governor urged the bereaved family, the Kalabari people and Nigerians to uphold the values of peace, unity and selfless service exemplified by the late statesman.
The funeral attracted several dignitaries, including the Director-General of the Department of State Services, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, representatives of the Bayelsa State Government, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission and the Chairman of PENDEF.
Also present were the Regent of the Kalabari Kingdom, Rivers State commissioners, traditional rulers, government officials and other stakeholders.
