The project to erect a statue of President Urho Kaleva Kekkonen in Raahe was initiated by the local regional association, Siika-Pyhäjokialueen liitto, to highlight the significance of Urho Kekkonen to the development of the area. Among other things, President Kekkonen supported the locating of the Rautaruukki steelworks in Raahe. Also miniature versions of the statue exist.