Obasanjo, it was reported, requested for the shoes on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the  2016 edition of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum.

It was further reported that the ex-President was impressed by Gov Ikpeazu's speech on developing the state's business scheme, thus, requested to get a pair for himself.

He said: “So, Governor Abia, you have to send a pair of the shoes to me, I use size 42.”

Commending Ipeazu at the forum, Obasanjo said: “Governor, I listened to you and I commend you for what you’re doing in Abia. Please keep doing what you’ve told us you’re doing."

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Obasanjo has been at the forefront of promoting Nigerian made products, one which he dedicated time and resources to during his eight years democratic rule.