Meet The Team

Orise Afam
Managing Director
MBA, MSc [Arch], MNIA, PMP, LEED Accredited
Orise has 20 years of experience in construction management, development, design, and project delivery across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects. He is a seasoned leader in the built environment, bringing deep expertise in managing complex projects from early planning through execution and delivery. He currently leads Span and Spaces Inc. and oversees its construction, real estate, and advisory initiatives.
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Orise has managed projects cumulatively exceeding three billion dollars in value, with experience spanning planning, cost control, procurement, construction administration, and delivery. He has held senior roles including Director of Construction at Skyline Group of Companies, Construction Project Manager at Brookfield Properties, and Project Manager at Zhongtian Construction, leading multifamily residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments across preconstruction and execution, and is known for building strong delivery systems and collaborative project teams.
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Orise holds a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, USA, and the Schulich School of Business in Toronto, Canada, a Master of Science in Architecture from the University of Nigeria, and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Nigeria. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED-certified, and a Registered Architect with ARCON (MNIA).
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Lucas Nwakwoke
Director, Development & Operations
MSc [Arch], PMP
Lucas has over 14 years of experience in architectural design, construction, and real estate delivery across residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use developments. He is an accomplished professional with a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects. He currently serves as Director, Development & Operations at Span and Spaces Ltd., where he oversees development strategy, design coordination, and operational delivery across the firm’s portfolio.
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Over the course of his career, Lucas has led the delivery of projects cumulatively exceeding 500 million dollars in value, spanning residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and large-scale mixed-use developments. He has held leadership roles including Managing Director at Luca Peakaso Associates and Team Lead positions at Terra Developers and Podex Associates. He is recognized for his ability to integrate design excellence with operational rigor and foster collaborative teams that consistently meet performance objectives.
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Lucas holds a Master of Environmental Design (Architecture) from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Nigeria. He is a Registered Architect with ARCON (MNIA) and holds Health and Safety certification from the Ontario Ministry of Labour.
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Faith Momoh
Director, Corporate Services & Governance
BSc, CHRL, GPHR, PHRi
Faith has over a decade of experience in corporate services, governance, and human resources leadership across public and private sector organizations. She is a seasoned corporate leader with expertise in HR strategy, organizational development, and enterprise operations, and currently serves as Director, Corporate Services & Governance at Span and Spaces, where she oversees HR, finance, legal, administrative, and governance functions.
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Throughout her career, Faith has guided organizations through complex operational, regulatory, and workforce challenges, with experience spanning workforce planning, performance management, organizational restructuring, compliance, and risk management. She has held senior roles across multiple sectors, including leadership and advisory positions at Astellas Pharma, Entertainment One, Clickatell Canada, GlaxoSmithKline, and KPMG, and is recognized for integrating strong governance frameworks with effective people strategy.
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Faith holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from Sheridan College and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Benin. She is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), and Professional in Human Resources – International (PHRi).
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Oyiye Olorunfemi
Manager, Procurement & Operations
BSc Fin., Adv Dip.
Oyiye is an experienced procurement and operations professional with a strong background in procurement management, contract administration, preconstruction, and financial coordination within the construction industry. She currently serves as Manager, Procurement & Operations at Span and Spaces, where she oversees procurement strategy, contract administration, and operational coordination across projects.
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Throughout her career, Oyiye has supported project teams through the full preconstruction lifecycle, including cost estimation, vendor engagement, contract negotiation, and risk identification. Her experience spans construction, banking, and financial services, with prior roles in procurement and contracts at Span and Spaces, client services leadership at Zenith Bank, and credit risk at Seed Capital Microfinance Bank. She is recognized for aligning procurement decisions with project schedules, budgets, and overall delivery objectives.
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Oyiye holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from Fanshawe College in Ontario and a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance from Bowen University. She is a Certified Customer Experience Professional, reflecting her strength in stakeholder engagement and service-driven operations.
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Cyrus Medina
Director, Construction Management Office
BSc, MSc
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Ruth Makonor
Finance Advisory
MBA, ACA, FMVA
Ruth is an experienced finance and data analytics professional with strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, and corporate finance. She brings cross-industry experience spanning moving and logistics, e-commerce, healthcare, and fintech, and is known for her analytical rigor, reliability, and results-driven approach. She supports Span and Spaces in a Finance Advisory capacity, providing financial modeling, reporting, and planning support across development, construction, and advisory initiatives.
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Throughout her career, Ruth has supported organizations with budgeting and forecasting, performance analysis, KPI development, and strategic financial planning. Her work includes building and improving financial models, identifying trends to enhance productivity, and supporting decision-making through clear, data-driven insights. She is recognized for combining strong attention to detail with commercial awareness in fast-paced, evolving environments.
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Ruth holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University Canada West and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Benin. She is also a Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) certified by the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), reflecting advanced capability in financial modeling, valuation, and corporate finance.
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