Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall, a former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) and pioneer Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has passed away.
His
son, Donald Horsfall, announced the death in a statement released Friday on
behalf of the family. He said the elder statesman and prominent Rivers State
son died peacefully after a fulfilled and impactful life dedicated to God, his
family, his community, Rivers State, and Nigeria.
The
family described Horsfall as a "beloved patriarch" and said they were
mourning an "irreparable loss," drawing comfort from the
extraordinary life he lived and the enduring legacy he left behind. His son
added that his father's memory would continue to inspire all who knew him and
benefited from his knowledge, experience, and compassion.
Funeral
arrangements will be announced in due course, the family said.
The
statement portrayed Horsfall as an illustrious son of the Niger Delta and a
distinguished public servant, statesman, and administrator—one of the most
respected figures in the history of Rivers State and Nigeria. It noted that he
served the nation with "uncommon dedication, integrity, and
patriotism," leaving a legacy of leadership, wisdom, and selfless service.
The
family also described him as one of the founding fathers of Rivers State and an
elder statesman of national repute who contributed significantly to the
development of both the state and the country. According to the statement, his
counsel, courage, and commitment to justice, peace, and good governance earned
him the admiration of generations of leaders and citizens.
The statement read:
"It
is with profound gratitude to the Almighty God for a life of remarkable service
and accomplishments that the Horsfall family announces the passing of our
beloved patriarch, Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall, whose transition occurred
peacefully after a fulfilled and impactful life dedicated to God, family,
community, Rivers State, and Nigeria.
"Chief
A.K. Horsfall was an illustrious son of the Niger Delta, a distinguished public
servant, statesman, administrator, and one of the most respected figures in the
history of Rivers State and Nigeria at large.
"Throughout
his lifetime, he served the nation with uncommon dedication, integrity, and
patriotism, leaving behind an enduring legacy of leadership, wisdom, and
selfless service.
"As
one of the founding fathers of Rivers State and an elder statesman of national
repute, Chief Horsfall made invaluable contributions to the growth and
development of the state and the country.
"His
counsel, courage, and commitment to justice, peace, and good governance earned
him the admiration of generations of leaders and citizens alike.
"While
the family mourns this irreparable loss, we take comfort in the extraordinary
life he lived and the indelible mark he left on the sands of time. His memory
will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him and
benefiting from his immense wealth of knowledge, experience, and compassion.
"Details of funeral arrangements and other related activities will be communicated in due course."