Ayuba Wabba
Ayuba Philibus Wabba (born 22 October 1968) is a Nigeria trade union leader.
Ayuba Philibus Wabba | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 October 1968 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Masters Degree |
| Alma mater | Imo State University |
| Occupation | Activism |
| Organization | Nigerian Labour Congress |
Born in Borno State, Wabba attended school in Kawo, and then various institutions including the Imo State University. During this period, he served as president of the National Union of Health Technology Students.[1][2]
After leaving education, Wabba began working for the Medical and Health Workers' Union of Nigeria, becoming first its secretary in Borno State, then as the union's national president. In 2007, he was elected as national treasurer of the Nigeria Labour Congress, then in 2015 became its president.[1][2] In 2018, he was elected as president of the International Trade Union Confederation.[3]
Wabba is also the Fiwagboye of Orile-Ifo and the Zanna Ma'alama of Borno Emirate.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c "Ayuba Wabba". ITUC. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ a b c "WABBA, Comrade (Dr.) Ayuba". Who's Who in Nigeria. BLERF. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Olayinka, Collins (13 December 2018). "ITUC elects Wabba president, Burrow returns as scribe". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 December 2020.