{"id":5163,"date":"2026-10-31T18:45:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T18:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/31\/ex-sss-boss-horsfalls-legacy-will-inspire-generations-fubara\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T18:45:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T18:45:43","slug":"ex-sss-boss-horsfalls-legacy-will-inspire-generations-fubara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/31\/ex-sss-boss-horsfalls-legacy-will-inspire-generations-fubara\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-SSS boss Horsfall&#8217;s legacy will inspire generations \u2014 Fubara"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described the late Albert Horsfall as a distinguished statesman.\n<\/p>\n<p>He said Horsfall\u2019s contributions to national development brought honour and distinction to the Kalabari Kingdom and Rivers State.\n<\/p>\n<p>Fubara said Horsfall\u2019s life of service, patriotism, integrity and commitment to humanity had left an enduring legacy that would continue to inspire generations.\n<\/p>\n<p>The governor spoke through the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr Dagogo Wokoma, at the funeral service of the late elder statesman in Buguma, Asari-Toru Local Government Area of the state, on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>He described Horsfall as a patriotic Nigerian whose leadership and dedication to the country\u2019s development earned him a place in the nation\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChief Horsfall was a distinguished statesman whose life was defined by service, patriotism, integrity and commitment to humanity. <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-also\">\n<header>Related News<\/header>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cHis 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,\u201d Fubara said.<\/p>\n<p>The governor noted that Horsfall\u2019s contributions to national security, intelligence administration and the development of the Niger Delta would remain part of his enduring legacy.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis legacy of leadership, national service and dedication to development will remain an enduring source of inspiration to generations yet unborn,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n<p>He urged the bereaved family, the Kalabari people and other Nigerians to uphold the values of peace, unity and selfless service exemplified by the late elder statesman.\n<\/p>\n<p>The funeral service attracted several dignitaries, including the Director-General of the Department of State Services, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, a representative of the Bayelsa State Governor, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, the Chairman of PENDEF and the Regent of the Kalabari Kingdom.\n<\/p>\n<p>Also in attendance were the Rivers State Commissioner for Education, the Commissioner for Special Projects and other government officials, traditional rulers and stakeholders.\n<\/p>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Punch Newspapers &#8211; Latest News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described the late Albert Horsfall as a distinguished statesman. 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