The
officer in charge at Wassu Stone Circle has called on the government to help
them with electricity so as to establish a tourist market for attraction and
income generating.
The
appeal was advanced by Lamin Hydara through the Select Committee on Tourism
during its visit to the Wassu Stone Circle on Wednesday.
He
narrated that the site was used for burial by the royal family and warriors who
died in battle. He added that there were many stone circles in The Gambia but
Wassu and Kerr Batch are the most actives ones in recent history.
According
to him, they get their sources of electricity supply from an Africell outlet
stationed at Wassu.
Electricity
from government, he said, will add value to the historical site.
Mr.
Hydara disclosed however that the minister of Tourism and Culture has promised
to build a five star hotel around the stone circle so that visitors can stay at
the hotel, which will help promote eco-tourism in the country.
