MIDDLETOWN, DE, October 14, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Prince Desea Tambah Sr. has been recognized for his professional achievements and contributions to civil engineering, transportation and public infrastructure development.

Mr. Tambah currently serves as Deputy Minister for Technical Services at the Ministry of Public Works of the Republic of Liberia, a position he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he provides strategic and technical oversight for the planning, programming, design, construction and maintenance of public infrastructure throughout Liberia.

His responsibilities include supervising more than 100 technical professionals and helping to ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented efficiently, responsibly and in accordance with established engineering standards. Among the most rewarding aspects of his leadership is the opportunity to guide and mentor engineers while strengthening institutional capacity within the Ministry.

Before his appointment as deputy minister, Mr. Tambah served as a transport engineer in the Transport and Urban Development Department of the African Development Bank Group from 2013 to 2024. In that role, he provided technical expertise in transportation engineering, with a particular focus on roads, bridges and related civil works. He contributed to major international development projects in Liberia, Sierra Leone and The Gambia.

One of his most notable assignments was serving as task manager for the construction of the Senegambia Bridge in The Gambia. This landmark project established the first permanent road crossing over the Gambia River and significantly improved regional connectivity between The Gambia and Senegal. Mr. Tambah also played a leading role in the development of the vital road corridor connecting Harper, Maryland County, to River Gee County in Liberia. These projects reflect his technical expertise and longstanding commitment to improving transportation and regional integration in West Africa.

From 2009 to 2013, Mr. Tambah worked as a civil and highway engineer with the Illinois Department of Transportation in Springfield, Illinois, where he contributed to transportation and mobility-improvement initiatives. Earlier in his career, from 2008 to 2009, he served as a civil engineer with the Architectural and Engineering Unit at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, gaining valuable experience in the management of complex international facilities and infrastructure. He began his professional career as an associate project engineer with Commonwealth Edison Company in Oak Brook, Illinois, from 2007 to 2008.

In addition to his governmental and international development responsibilities, Mr. Tambah has taught civil engineering courses at Stella Maris Polytechnic University in Liberia. Through his teaching of transportation engineering, he shares his professional knowledge and practical experience with the next generation of Liberian engineers.

Mr. Tambah is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Engineering Society of Liberia, the Institute of Transportation Engineers, and the National Society of Black Engineers. He is also a Fellow of the Engineering Society of Liberia, which presented him with its Engineering Service Award in February 2026.

Mr. Tambah's academic credentials have provided a strong foundation for his professional accomplishments. He earned a Master of Business Administration in Economics from Cuttington University in Liberia in 2023 and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the same institution in 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Construction and Transportation Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

During his graduate studies, Mr. Tambah received a Certificate of Excellence from the Construction Management Association of America in 2010. The knowledge and experience acquired through his academic and professional development have shaped his approach to addressing complex infrastructure challenges across multiple countries.

Persistence, humility and a commitment to continuous improvement have been central to Mr. Tambah's success. Guided by his father's advice never to become complacent, he has consistently pursued opportunities for personal and professional growth, even in the face of adversity. This philosophy has enabled him to overcome challenges and sustain a career defined by service, discipline and achievement.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Mr. Tambah supports philanthropic and community initiatives that assist vulnerable and underserved populations. His contributions have addressed requests from residents, nonprofit organizations, and communities encountered through infrastructure development projects, with particular attention to urgent social and community needs.

Mr. Tambah's work has earned him numerous honors. For 2025–2026, he was named Engineer of the Year by the Engineering Society of Liberia. He was previously named Engineer of the Year for 2013–2014 by the Association of Liberian Engineers–USA Inc., in recognition of his technical contributions while serving with the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Looking ahead, Mr. Tambah remains committed to supporting the transformation of Liberia's road network and broader public infrastructure. He also plans to pursue a doctoral degree with a focus on infrastructure policy. Over the longer term, he hopes to apply his combined engineering, financial, policy and institutional experience through consulting and service with leading international development organizations.

Through his leadership, technical expertise and dedication to public service, Mr. Tambah continues to contribute to the development of resilient infrastructure, stronger engineering institutions and improved connectivity in Liberia and across the West African region.

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