Mrs. Mary Bassey Okon who is also known as "Mama Africa" is the founder of Gold Divine International School, she hails from Akwa ibom state. She is blessed with six beautiful children and a lovely husband.
Mrs. Mary Bassey Okon is also a philanthropist who owns a non-governmental organization ( Mama Africa Divine Empowerment Programme) which is aimed in carrying out charitable activities to the vulnerable.
She is currently serving "National association of private schools" as the chairperson of karu chapter 2014-till date.
Due to her passion in serving humanity G.D.I.S was founde as a center of impacting on children and eradicating illiteracy in the society. Her slogan has always been "Education without tears" which simply means all children can acquire a standard education at an affordable rate.