Baltimore Mayor Recognises Nigerian Public Health Professional for Winter Storm Support

A Nigerian public health professional, Simon Patrick Obi, has received recognition from Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott for assisting elderly residents and people with disabilities during the 2026 Winter Storm Fern.

The recognition, dated March 25, 2026, acknowledged Obi’s efforts to help vulnerable residents navigate the severe winter conditions.

In a certificate of recognition, Scott commended Obi for assisting neighbours and helping elderly residents and people with disabilities to safely enter and leave their homes during the storm.

The mayor expressed appreciation for his contribution to the Baltimore community.

In a separate development, Obi has been awarded the Blazer Graduate Research Fellowship by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to pursue doctoral studies in Health Policy and Organization.

According to the fellowship offer, the appointment was made through the university’s Graduate School and Department of Health Policy and Organization under its Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme.

The fellowship will support his doctoral studies and research in health policy, organisational leadership and health systems.

Obi has more than a decade of experience in public health, road safety, community development and nonprofit leadership. He is the founder of GreenLight Initiative, an organisation involved in road safety, public health and sustainable development initiatives.

His work has included engagements with government institutions, development partners and civil society organisations.