| Colonial Secretary of the Gambia | |
|---|---|
| Gambia Colony and Protectorate | |
| Member of | Executive Council, Legislative Council |
| Reports to | Governor of the Gambia |
| Formation | 1831 |
| First holder | Andrew Hunter |
| Abolished | 1965 |
The Colonial Secretary of the Gambia was a key role in the colonial government of the Gambia Colony and Protectorate. Often seen as the deputy to the governor or colonial administrator, Colonial Secretaries often stepped in as acting governors through the Gambia's colonial history. The Colonial Secretary was in charge of administration, and was often a career Colonial Office official.