Chief executive of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE commented on Lord Adonis' resignation from the National Infrastructure Commission:

"Throughout his career, Lord Adonis has served infrastructure well, yet he can be especially proud of what he achieved as chair of the National Infrastructure Commission where he was a champion for our industry at the heart of government. We urgently need to secure a credible individual, such as current deputy Sir John Armitt, to step-up as chair to maintain the commission’s momentum and its vital role in reminding ministers and civil servants, who may be distracted by issues surrounding Brexit, of the long-term importance of infrastructure investment to the economy and society."

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