My sister Chidi emigrated in 1996 — we've been searching ever since

It has been 30 years since my sister Chidi disappeared from our lives. I refuse to give up searching. The political situation made life impossible. My family made the difficult decision to leave. Chidi was 14 at the time, full of hope and determination. Communication was sporadic but hopeful. Chidi described Minneapolis as overwhelming but full of opportunity. They were working hard, sleeping little, but always asking about everyone back home. We lost all communication in 2014. We tried everything — calling mutual friends, reaching out to the diaspora community — but no one had recent news. What I miss most is the birthday parties where the whole block would show up. Chidi would be around 44 today. medium height, athletic build, with a distinctive walk. My mother prays for them every single night. Please, if you know anything about Chidi, reach out. Our family back home is waiting.