Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The use of a presidential jet by President Muhammadu Buhari's daughter, Aisha, has continued to generate controversy since Thursday.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how Ms Buhari flew in the jet to Bauchi on a "study tour" of Bauchi Emirate as part of her fieldwork for her ongoing Master's programme in Photography at a UK university.

Many Nigerians including the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, have criticised the president for "flouting his own touted policy on cutting cost of governance," by allowing his daughter to fly the jet.

The presidency through a spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has defended the action, saying Aisha, like any other member of the president's immediate family, is entitled...