The minister noted that criminal groups use the media to spread fear, disinformation and recruit followers.
Mr Imohiosen said that the one-year in office schedule of events was expected to begin on Wednesday, May 22.
He said democracy affords citizens the opportunity, through elective structures and processes, to participate effectively in the affairs of their country.
The information ministry was used as a propaganda channel to hoodwink the public under Mr Buhari.
The commemoration would be rounded off on October 1 with a presidential broadcast while a military parade would take place at the Eagle Square at 10:00 a.m.
