I'd like to add a mail account to my ipad, but there is no Accounts option under the Mail section

Hi pumpcity,

Welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.

Re: "I'd like to add a mail account to my iPad"

Apple support's article (link below) can help you add that account:

NB: For accurate info:

Please choose your iPad's iOS version at the top of the article:

How to: Add and remove email accounts on iPad – Apple Support

All the best :-)