Wabba was born in Borno State, Wabba attended school in Kawo. He went to Imo State University. He was at Houdigbe North American University,Institute of Peace and Development, Israel; Royal Institute of Public Administration, London; Whaton Business School, USA from where he obtained various diplomas including PGD, Public Health and a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH). He served as president of the National Union of Health Technology Students at the University.