OLADIIPO, Ishaq Olasunmbo2023-07-272023-07-272016-12https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/818Reading constitutes a critical element that cannot be over-estimated as far as the process of acquiring knowledge is concerned. This study assesses reading habit among students of Hausa as a Second Nigerian Language (NL2)against the backdrop of the impact of their poor performance, both in examinations and level of language expression.Introduction; Review of related literature; The position of reading in the curriculum; Methods of teaching reading; Statement of the problem; Purpose of the study; Significance of the study; Research questions; Methodology; Research instrument; Discussion of findings; Conclusion; Recommendations; References.enArticle