Higher Stakes

To be part of the party, intending contestants from 18 years and above are expected to complete free entry forms on www.gulderultimatesearch.tv. While the final screening for the 10 finalists will take place in Lagos, there will be pre-qualification screenings for all the contestants in five zonal centres across the country. These are Lagos, Enugu, Owerri, Benin and Kaduna. Beginning from 19 July, fans of the show will have 21 exciting days on both national and cable television, as the final contestants embark on the journey to find the LOST CHRONICLE, a hypothetical treasure that will banish the tyrant warlord and protect the future. The task, expected to be tedious, will be performed on the breathtakingly undulating Awgu Hills in Enugu. The choice of Awgu, according to the organisers, was informed by its challenging terrain, capable of testing the physical and mental strength of the would-be ultimate man or woman. Another improvement on the last edition is the provision of water-tight security for contestants and crew. This was informed by last year’s incident, when Anthony Mudiagha, one of the finalists, died during the exercise in Shere Hills, Jos, Plateau State. The organisers have concluded arrangements with one of the country’s leading insurance companies to provide comprehensive insurance cover for the contestants, crew and equipment. “We are not leaving anything to chance at all. We are deploying the best of technology to ensure that we monitor everything with precision, minute by minute. The reason is that for us, safety, health and security are of premium importance and we will provide them with the highest standard possible. We are deploying thousands of regular police and private security personnel across the location to make sure that nothing is left to chance,” said Tony Aghenmonmhen, NB plc’s Marketing Manager, Lager.The Gulder Ultimate Search began five years ago when the Snake Island, Lagos hosted its inaugural edition. It moved to the enthralling Obudu Ranch Resort in Cross River State for its second edition. The third edition held at NIFOR, near Benin City in Edo State. The last edition in Jos ended the search for the keys to the golden age.