The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) believes that the efficient use of rock phosphate represents a promising method for improving soil fertility in West Africa. The efficient use of rock phosphate represents a significant step toward sustainable agriculture and long-term food security on the continent. Enhancing soil fertility with efficient rock phosphate use allows for improved yields for smallholder farmers. Rock phosphate is a crucial raw material for improving soil fertility, especially when activated to increase efficiency. “We encourage policymakers to support the use of rock phosphate present in our subsoils for soil fertility management in Africa.