Dear Chidi,
I guess the only reason why some people on this forum are suspicious of this situation is simple. because you know yourself, being in the same situation you will cheat and deceive, I do not think anybody has anything to lose by helping or not helping this guy, and for God\'s sake he is not asking for money, just information and Contact now if we cannot do things like this for each other, I believe this is the end of us as a reasonable, sensitive and helpful people. What happened to the times one would get lost and a good person would assist and ensure the safety of this stranger.
If you think you can help Chidi, then do that, you could take all the necessary precautions you need to protect yourself, However if it is emotional support or any kind of support e.g. encouragement, you could do that . But please whenever you have the urge to be insensitive to other people just put yourself in their shoes or go for a beer or so (you do not really have to respond). The Igbo people I know have always been kind and receptive.
Chidi, do not be discouraged by the words of ignorant few. Follow your heart and do what is necessary to get back to your roots. You should also be careful and not send your details to people I do not believe that one needs your passport to verify who you are, I can?t even believe that Nigerians of all people would need a passport for identity, a bi no bi de sam naija people wey dem no wel wel for forgery? I believe you would find someone to help the only thing I could do is get my mum who is in Owerri at the moment to do a little footwork for you. If that is okay, all you need is the name of your father and one of his addresses in Owerri. I can only help in Owerri. I do wish good luck either way.
By the way, to those whose aim in life is to go around complaining about long articles and making insensitive remarks and correcting people\'s English, it is not my father\'s language and I would not pretend to defend it. If it is that important to you, make you carry your big grammar go meet your masters, they might be impressed by it, am not and certainly not for most people on this site.
Vicky