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Dr Thompson Akwo Ntuba speaks with Dr Jack Christie .
Dr Thompson Akwo Ntuba speaks with Dr Jack Christie .
Photo Credits to Hon Dr Jack Christy.
Dr. TAN. How has your post council member's life been like?
Dr. JC. I traveled to Huwai, read ten books on varied issues of life, it Has been time to think out of the box. I continue to advise the mayor and he listens. Advice is keeping people healthy. Over 500 people have asked me about my long term plans or suggestions. No plans for tomorrow about public service.
Dr. TAN. Are you on retirement?
Dr. J C. No, I am running the clinic, I go there at least once a month, I let the three doctors there do the practice, as a chiropractic physician, I have treated over 20,000 individuals, that is about 400,000 office visits. We are in the alternative care profession, with no surgery, the body,s immune system can fight off diseases.
Dr. Tan. What is your reaction to the Corona Virus RESPONSE?
Dr. JC. It is similar to the Flu; they are treating symptoms. How do they treat these diseases, they make flu vaccines which are problems of their own. I addressed these issues while in the city council, on why we should be preventing diseases through1 Nutrition 2 Exercise 3 lots of sunshine 4 Proper rest.Stop putting many chemicals. The center for disease control, the CDC in Atlanta read about my position and came out saying “ dr Christy can eat, rest all he wants, he will still have the flu “because we do not work on prevention.Dr. Oz had an expert on his show who supports what I say and do. Dr. Ryan Paul says they are fear mongers talking thousands of deaths. Seasonal flu virus kills 20000- 400000a year. People will die from something. Our immune system is weak. I Had a good 40-minute chat with mayor Turner and I suggested we do not overreact to the COVID 19 pandemic. He has a lot of experts advising him, with an overabundance of caution.96% of people in this city [Houston ] are healthy, leave them alone, let them go to the Rodeo, go socialize, go to church.4% with symptoms should be tested and 1% of those tested may end up with the disease, 99% of whom will recover without problems. The 1% with active disease, you quarantine, you do not shut down whole systems, cities, country, and nation.
Dr. TAN. Let's talk about the city Budget.
Dr. JC. Touchy area, one where the whole country is affected by the virus.Social media, cybersecurity, whose lives have the fear embellished. Look at major parts of the world where they are no cases. Look at 60 minutes, CBS, they said one country wanted to burst our [USA] security, one country was trying to divide Muslims between Houston. We have the largest medical center in the world, oil, and gas, space industry, biggest import, export targets.Another CBS 60 minutes talked of the4 cybersecurity of certain cities were targeted and they include Baltimore, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Houston. $ 3 Trillion in stocks destroyed. Our restaurants, hotels, shipping industry, oil, and gas. Two countries were trying to raise the prices of oil and gas. With the Texas Permian Basin, we were becoming a leader in oil production. You cut the price of oil from $40 a barrel to $20, cut down drilling, and destabilize our country. The are lots of outside interference, you cannot shut down the churches, a lot of that evidence will not come out. Destabilizatizing our relationships and economy.
Dr. TAN. You know that the mayor is considering so many things before making decisions, he listens to other community leaders and national experts and tries to balance things out. You know that, should he go a different way from the rest of the country, and something happens, it will be squarely on him, right?
Dr. JC. YES.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
“MY LIFE’S WORK IS SERVICE”
A Conversation with Dr. Akwo Thompson Ntuba
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
“MY LIFE’S WORK IS SERVICE”
A Conversation with Dr. Akwo Thompson Ntuba
In this rare and intimate conversation, Dr. Akwo Thompson Ntuba reflects on three decades of global health leadership, ministry, governance, and civic journalism. His answers reveal a man shaped by purpose, disciplined by experience, and anchored by faith.
This interview captures the heart of his legacy — and the vision guiding his next chapter.
Q1. Dr. Ntuba, when you look back over your journey, what first awakened your calling to serve?
A: Service was not something I discovered; it was something I grew into. From childhood, I saw how communities survive through shared responsibility. I watched elders protect the vulnerable, and I learned early that leadership is not about position — it is about presence. Medicine gave me a pathway, but the calling was always bigger than the profession.
Q2. You have worked across medicine, governance, communication, and ministry. How do these roles connect?
A: To me, they are one work expressed in different ways. Medicine heals the body. Communication heals confusion. Governance heals systems. Ministry heals the soul. When you see people holistically, you cannot separate these dimensions. They are all part of restoring dignity.
Q3. What has been the most defining moment of your public‑health career?
A: Moments of crisis reveal the true weight of leadership. During public‑health emergencies, I saw how fear can spread faster than disease — and how clear communication can save lives. Standing with communities in those moments, helping them understand what was happening and how to protect themselves, shaped my understanding of what service really means.
Q4. You have documented governance and public‑health leadership across the United States. What have you learned from that work?
A: Governance is not abstract. It is human. Decisions made in boardrooms affect families, neighborhoods, and entire generations. I learned that transparency builds trust, and trust is the foundation of every successful health system. When leaders forget the human impact of their decisions, systems break down.
Q5. Your ministry spans more than 25 years and multiple continents. How has ministry shaped your leadership?
A: Ministry taught me compassion. It taught me to see people beyond their circumstances. When you pray with someone in pain, when you sit with a family in grief, when you speak hope into a community facing despair — you learn that leadership is not about authority. It is about love expressed through action.
Q6. You have photographed and documented communities across Africa, America, and Europe. Why is documentation important to you?
A: Documentation is memory. It is accountability. It is heritage. When we document our work, we honor the people we serve and preserve their stories for future generations. My camera has been a companion in my journey — a witness to the resilience, beauty, and struggle of humanity.
Q7. What do you believe is the greatest challenge facing global health today?
A: Equity. We have the knowledge, the science, and the technology to improve health outcomes globally. What we lack is the moral courage to ensure that every person — regardless of geography or income — has access to care. Health equity is the unfinished work of our generation.
Q8. What advice would you give to young leaders entering the fields of health, governance, or ministry?
A: Lead with humility. Serve with integrity. Listen before you speak. And remember that leadership is not measured by how many people follow you, but by how many people are lifted because you showed up.
Q9. After three decades of service, what continues to motivate you?
A: People. Their resilience. Their courage. Their stories. Every time I see a community rise, a leader grow, or a life restored, I am reminded why I began this journey. Service is not something I do — it is who I am.
Q10. What do you hope your legacy will be?
A: I hope people will say that I served with compassion, that I stood with the vulnerable, that I strengthened systems, and that I helped others find their purpose. If my life inspires even one person to serve humanity with courage and love, then I have fulfilled my calling.
A Life Anchored in Purpose
This interview reveals what those who know him have always understood: Dr. Akwo Thompson Ntuba is a servant‑leader whose life is guided by faith, shaped by compassion, and committed to the dignity of every human being.
His work continues — across continents, across disciplines, and across generations.