The ancient Awgu Hills in Enugu State will host the search for the lost chronicle in the fifth edition of the Nigeria Breweries Plc sponsored TV adventure, Gulder Ultimate Search, organizers of the programme said.
In this year’s show, the daily highlights will be telecast from July 19th – August 9th, 2008 for Nigerian TV viewers and the International audience who for 21 days, will be treated to the best in entertainment.
‘The Ultimate Man or Woman who finds the treasure would exchange it for a cash prize of N7million, a wardrobe allowance of N500, 000 and a brand new SUV’, said Ageni Yusuf, corporate affairs adviser, Nigeria Breweries Plc, at a press briefing in Lagos to announce the show.
‘Other prizes include N2.5m and N1.5m for the first and second runner up respectively. The 4th placed contestant would go home with N750, 000 while the 5th placed contestant would end his or search with N700, 000. The 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th placed contestants win N650,000, N600,000, N550,000, N500,000 and N450,000 respectively and the "Last Woman Standing" gets N1,000,000.’
Yusuf said that the contestants are expected to go through an exciting and rewarding search in the very challenging terrain of Awgu Hills; a terrain that is characterized by wildlife, co-existing with nature in an environment with breath taking scenery and series of harmonized tasks will lead to the finding of the ‘Lost Chronicle’ which according to him, will banish the tyrant war lord and protect the future.
He recalled the past seasons of the show saying, ‘the search for men with intellect, determination and guts has gone four long seasons. It was first at the mysterious Snake Island and then moved to the meandering cold hills of Obudu. It was also at the very humid forest that houses the Oil Palm Research Institute. The last time, we were searching for men that would find the keys to unlock the ‘Golden Age’. At the end, we indeed found one and that season of plenty was unveiled at a colourful ceremony in Lagos. As you may be aware, this kind of voyage could be a long and arduous one which only men with intellect, determination and guts can surmount.’
‘As a result of the challenging nature of the search location; Safety, Health and Security will be of the highest standards possible, he added. ‘The following facilities will be put in place throughout the duration of the search: A fully equipped and well-trained medical team; a world-class security team; a comprehensive insurance cover, with one of the country’s most reputable insurance companies for the Searchers Crew and equipment; Modern communication gadgets to ensure minute-by-minute monitoring of all involved.’
However, there will be screening of contestants in five regions of the country namely; Kaduna, Enugu, Lagos, Benin and Owerri and aspiring contestants will be put through series of rigorous physicals.