My father Obinna emigrated in 1996 — we've been searching ever since

It has been 30 years since my father Obinna disappeared from our lives. I refuse to give up searching. After years of instability, the chance to emigrate seemed like our only option. Back then, Obinna was 24 years old and believed the separation would be short. We stayed in touch through phone calls and the occasional letter. Obinna spoke of life in London — the challenges of adapting, the loneliness, but also the small victories. The last time we heard anything was 2003. We tried everything — calling mutual friends, reaching out to the diaspora community — but no one had recent news. Obinna was the kind of person who would always put family first, no matter what. Obinna would be around 54 today. compact build, thick eyebrows, always well-groomed. The holidays are the hardest — their empty chair at the table speaks volumes. Please, if you know anything about Obinna, reach out. A mother is waiting to hear from her child.