The flooding at Ganaja village in Lokoja, submerged a portion of the road, making it impossible for commuters to cross it without canoes.
The route connects Kogi to the eastern part of the country, which is currently inaccessible to truckers and commuters owing to flooding, residents point out, making it vital for socioeconomic activity.
They assert that canoe operators have benefited from the predicament by ferrying travellers across the flooded road for prices ranging from N50 to N100.
"We are forced to charge that much due to the expenditure and rigour required.
"As you can see, it's not easy to transport passengers across the flooded road," a canoe driver named Jimoh.
Locals claim that because some of their homes have already begun to be submerged, the flooding has so far generated alarm among residents of Ganaja village and the area.
"Some of the people have, as a result, relocated to either their relatives or friends in safe communities in the state," the local said.
The Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet) issued a warning last week about an extreme rise in flooding across the country, particularly in 13 states, including Kogi.
Due to the anticipated heavy rains in September, the organisation predicted that this would happen in the latter days of the month.
Additionally, on Saturday, the Hydro Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) began supplying flood victims in 10 Kogi local government areas with humanitarian materials.
The managing director of HYPPADEC, Abubakar Yelwa, warned citizens not to hang around in flood-prone areas.
Yelwa believed that floods should be avoided since the consequences could be far worse than anyone could have predicted.
The incident was reported to the state government, according to Victor Omofeye, the Kogi commissioner for the environment, who verified it.
He asserts that the administration is trying to figure out what the best course of action is, particularly for the residents who will be affected.
He begged motorists and commuters to use caution and restraint, not endanger their safety by attempting to cross flooded roads or by causing the flood to worsen.
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