The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education oversees primary and secondary education in The Gambia. Its mandate includes curriculum development, teacher training, and school administration. The ministry aims to improve education quality and access.

MoBSE manages public schools, regulates private institutions, and implements education reforms. It works to increase enrolment, literacy rates, and learning outcomes nationwide. The ministry plays a foundational role in national development by shaping future generations. Education policy and reform are central to its long-term goals.