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Colonial Secretary of the Gambia
Gambia Colony and Protectorate
Member ofExecutive Council, Legislative Council
Reports toGovernor of the Gambia
Formation1831
First holderAndrew Hunter
Abolished1965

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.

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Dawda Jawara

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Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof

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