He explained that for many years, planning was based largely on projections that could not accurately show where out-of-school children were located. The new mapping exercise, he said, changes that by providing verified information that will guide policy decisions and ensure that interventions are directed to the children who need them most. Using Kaduna State as an example, the Honourable Minister noted that previous estimates put the number of out-of-school children in the state at about 585,000. However, the household mapping exercise conducted by the Kaduna State Government showed that the actual figure is fewer than 200,000. That gives us the opportunity to work closely with the Kaduna State Government to bring them back to school,” the Honourable Minister said.