By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Two institutions, RENAPROV S.A and ONIES have recommitted themselves to the success of the Mutual Assistance and Solidarity Fund (MASO) ACT 6, during a meeting in Yaounde on April 22.
RENAPROV S.A., a fast-growing microfinance institution in Cameroon, and ONIES, the body responsible for managing sports infrastructure in the country, met to reaffirm their partnership. The gathering also highlighted the role of ONIES in improving national sports facilities and underscored the impact of the MASO product from RENAPROV FINANCE S.A.
Speaking at the ceremony, General coordinator of the Omnisport stadium, Timothée Meté, who represented ONIES, praised RENAPROV for its work in helping Cameroonians improve their well-being in line with President Paul Biya’s vision.
“The structures built by President Biya are a home for everyone and have been built for us all,” Amadou said. Regarding MASO ACT 6, scheduled for July 4, Timothée Meté assured RENAPROV that the 4,000-seat Yaoundé Omnisports Stadium would be opened for the event.
“We will make all the necessary arrangements to ensure the stands are ready, and we will even open a locker room. In fact, we will provide a locker room along with other facilities we typically offer to the organizer. I shouldn’t need to remind you that more than 2,400 parking spaces will be reserved for the event,” Timothée Meté said.
He noted that MASO ACT 5, that took place in 2025, proceeded without issue. “The collaboration with RENAPROV last year made us very happy because RENAPROV used the stadium as its owner,” Timothée Meté said. “The chairs were not broken and the toilets were well used. We felt comfortable with you. I want this spirit to continue.”
Stéphanie Bissaï, Director of Operations and Production at RENAPROV, expressed satisfaction with the partnership and said more than 30,000 mutualist members are expected to attend MASO ACT 6. She noted that ONIES had provided a venue for the gathering, which marks the 30th anniversary of RENAPROV Finance S.A.
In 2025, about 18,000 mutualists attended ACT 5, she said. “For this MASO ACT 6, which marks the 30th anniversary of RENAPROV Finance S.A., we plan to multiply the efforts, both in terms of organisation and in terms of offers that will be made available,” Stéphanie Bissaï said.
She added that the needs of clients and mutualists are taken care of, which is why work is done every day on MASO products to improve and evolve them. “There is need to improve in order to allow Cameroonians who believe in this RENAPROV Finance S.A. product to benefit from it more and more,” she said.
Stéphanie Bissaï outlined key innovations for MASO 2026, including the MASO Academic Scholarship, a randomly drawn opportunity providing a mutual member with three fully funded years of study through a partnership with Bissai University Institute and other institutions. Another innovation is the MASO Health Guarantee, which offers health coverage for mutual members in collaboration with La MAMU Hospital Complex and its partners.
MASO, an initiative of RENAPROV FINANCE SA, is designed to empower Cameroonians through solidarity. Organizers say mutualists benefit directly in health, education, social assistance, and well-being, and that MASO helps Cameroonians break the cycle of poverty by providing access to essential social services and unique opportunities.