The Commissioner of Mangalla in Jubek State calls for food assistance to citizens in his county.
Elario Paulo Fataki told Radio Bakhita on Monday that people did not cultivate last year due to lack of rain and insecurity.
Last week, the Commissioner of Rokon County said many people are expected to starve due to inadequate food.
The national government and UN agencies said last week, that one hundred thousand people are expected to be food insecure this year.